Finger holder for electronic accessories

ABSTRACT

A finger holder for electronic accessories. The device allows a user to hold a product without the product dropping or slipping from a person&#39;s hands.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a finger holder for electronicaccessories. The device allows a user to hold a product without theproduct dropping or slipping from a person's hands.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

U.S. Pat. No. 5,407,113 relates to a over the head hands free phoneholder, comprising an elongated strap with first and second ends eachhaving a first adhesive fastener connected thereto, and second adhesivefasteners connected to the first and second ends of a telephone, whereinthe first adhesive fasteners respectfully mate with the second adhesivefasteners to secure the telephone about the head of the individual in ahands free relation.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,706,345 relates to a over the head hands free phoneholder comprising an adjustable headband terminated on each end bypivotable rigid housing s whose inner surfaces are terminated byresilient ear cushions similar to an audio headset.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,374,090 relates to a cellular telephone handset holder,having a clamp gripping a portable telephone, wherein the clamp gripsthe sides of the portable telephone and a clipping means clipping theportable telephone onto an ear of a user and is attached to the clamp.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,639,985 relates to a phone with ear hanger assemblycapable of being hung on a user's ear without out help from a hand for acertain period of time. The assembly comprises an elongated phone bodyhaving a top end, bottom end, a back side, a front side, a left side,and right side, the elongated phone body further comprising a top halfand a bottom half, a receiver embedded in the elongated phone body, atransmitter embedded in the elongated phone body, a first and secondopening on the front side, an ear hanger assembly having a hanger endand a rotating end, the hanger end being placed on the front side, apre-bent spring connecting the rotating end to the elongated phone bodyand pressing the inner side of the hanger end through the rotating endin touch with the front side, and a pressure button on the phone body,when being manipulated, capable of providing a force against the prebentspring to enable the ear hanger assembly to rotate with respect to thefront side.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,801,624 relates to a band unit for attaching hangers toportable appliances, having a rectangular or oblong three dimensionalbody in front elevation. The band unit comprises an elastic shoulderband, consisting of an intermediate part to be positioned on top of thebody of the portable appliance and right and left side parts to beplaced on the right and left side of the appliance body, nonskidsurfaces provided on the inner surfaces caused to contact with theappliance body at least on right and left side parts of the shoulderband, plurality of notches provided on the inner surfaces caused tocontact with at least a part of the outer surfaces of both right andleft side parts of the shoulder band, at least one expansive elasticband caused to adhere elastically to notches on both right and left sideparts of the shoulder band attached to the appliance body a hangerattached to the intermediate part of the shoulder band.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,957,978 relates to a cord retainer utilized inassociation with a portable electrical device, such as a cellular phoneor portable disc player. The cord retainer includes a base which isconnected with the electrical device and a flange which is connectedwith and extends from the base.

US patent pub. no. 2006/0227101 relates to a hand-held screen-interfacedevice. The device has a base having an arm brace coupled to andextending from the base. A first finger receptacle is coupled to the armbrace and positioned away from the base. A first selector switch iscoupled to the first finger receptacle. A pointer device is coupled tothe first finger receptacle and is configured to interface with a screenof an electronic device in communication with the hand held screeninterface device.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,550,108 relates to an attachment loop which is affixedto a hand held device. The attachment loop includes a self adhesivepanel having a ring portion pivotally attached thereto. A segment of thering portion is captured within a channel of the base panel.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a device which is attached to anelectronic accessory which allows a user to securely hold the devicewhile they are using the device.

It is an object of the present invention for the device to allow a userto hold a hand held device while preventing it from dropping or slippingfrom a person's hand.

It is an object of the present invention for the device to consist of asingle piece wherein said piece is integrally attached to the electronicdevice and wherein the device has an opening for a user to place theirfinger.

It is an object of the present invention for the device to comprise abase which has a ring attached to it. It is an object of the presentinvention for the ring to be removable from the base. It is an object ofthe present invention for the base to be comprised of metal. It is anobject of the present invention for the base to comprise stainlesssteel, bronze or brushed.

It is an object of the present invention for the base to compriseplastic.

It an object of the present invention for the base to be made of thesame material as the electronic device.

It is an object of the present invention for the ring to be made ofdifferent sizes. It is an object of the present invention for the ringto be made of an elastic material so that it can fit different sizefingers. It is an object of the present invention for the ring to beable to rotate up and down. It is an object of the present invention forthe ring to be able to rotate a full 360°. It is an object of thepresent invention for the electronic device to comprise a cellularphone, PDA or other hand held device. It is an object of the presentinvention for a user to be able to insert a finger into the ring. It isan object of the present invention for the ring to be made of a rubberor rubber like material. It is an object of the present invention forthe electronic device to comprise an IPOD, Blackberry, calculator,cameras, handheld video games. It is an object of the present inventionfor the ring to be made of different colors and patterns.

It is an object of the present invention for the base to be permanentlyattached to the electronic device.

It is an object of the present invention for the base to be removablefrom the electronic device.

It is an object of the present invention for the base to be attached tothe electronic device with a Velcro or an adhesive.

It is an object of the present invention for the ring to allow theelectronic device to be hung or a door or a wall.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows a side view of an electronic device having the device ofthe present invention attached.

FIG. 2 shows a rear view of a device having the device of the presentinvention attached.

FIG. 3 shows the ring portions of the device.

FIG. 4 shows an embodiment of the device of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows an electronic device 10 having a base 12 attached to therear of the device 10. The base 12 can be attached either with anadhesive or other element to permanently attach the device or with aVelcro or an adhesive which is not permanent so it can be removed fromthe device or moved to a different position on the device. The base 12has attached to it a clasp or holding mechanism 14 which has an openingto receive the ring element 16. The ring element 16 can move in thedirection shown by the arrow 18 so that when the device is being held bythe user, the ring 16 can be in the full open position or when thedevice is not in use, the ring 16 can be placed flat against the device10.

FIG. 2 shows a rear view of a device 10 having the base 12 attached toit. The base has the holding mechanism 14 for holding the ring element16.

FIG. 3 shows the ring elements 16 in different sizes to accommodatedifferent size fingers of the users.

FIG. 4 shows a further embodiment of the device 20 having a base member22 which is attached to the device 10. The base member has a holdingportion 24 which can hold the ring element 26. The holding element 24can move in a full 360° motion as shown by arrow 28.

1. A device for holding electronic devices comprising: a base forattaching to said electronic device; a clamping mechanism for holding anattachment; said attachment comprising an opening for a user to insertat least one finger.
 2. The device of claim 1 wherein said device allowsa user to securely hold the electronic devices while they are using theelectronic devices.
 3. The device of claim 1 wherein said deviceconsists of a single piece.
 4. The device of claim 1 wherein said deviceis integrally attached to the electronic device.
 5. The device of claim1 wherein said attachment comprises a ring.
 6. The device of claim 5wherein said ring is removable from said base.
 7. The device of claim 1wherein said base comprises metal.
 8. The device of claim 1 wherein saidbase comprises stainless steel, bronze or brushed.
 9. The device ofclaim 5 wherein said ring is made of different sizes.
 10. The device ofclaim 5 wherein said ring comprises an elastic material.
 11. The deviceof claim 5 wherein said ring rotates up and down.
 12. The device ofclaim 5 wherein said ring rotates 360°.
 13. The device of claim 5wherein said electronic device comprises a cellular phone, PDA, pager,IPOD, Blackberry, calculator, cameras, video games, or other hand helddevices.
 14. The device of claim 5 wherein said ring comprises a rubberor rubber like material.
 15. The device of claim 5 wherein said ring ismade of different colors and patterns.
 16. The device of claim 1 whereinsaid base is attached to the electronic device with an adhesive or otherelement to permanently attach the base to said device.
 17. The device ofclaim 1 wherein said base is attached to said electronic device withVelcro or an adhesive which is not permanent so it can be removed fromthe device or moved to a different position on the device.
 18. Thedevice of claim 1 wherein said clamping mechanism allows a user toremove said attachment and replace it with a further attachment.
 19. Thedevice of claim 1 wherein said base comprises plastic.